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Black History Month Celebration: From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future
On the evening of February 19, the auditorium at Carter G. Woodson High School was filled with pride, history, and celebration as students, FCPS staff, and community members gathered for a powerful Black History Month event.
Joint Message from Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Police
A joint message from Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis.
A Family Mission to Inspire Curiosity
Tonja Walden is a second grade teacher at Newington Forest Elementary School. She is also a great-great-great-niece of Frederick Douglass. This has not only been impactful for her life, she works every day to make sure it is impactful for her students.
Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards.
We're the 9th largest school system in the U.S. -- 199 schools
We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
FCPS employs over 25,000 full-time staff
Our school bus fleet is the largest in the country--over 1,600 buses
FCPS on the Move
These videos showcase our amazing students--and the staff that help make Fairfax County Public Schools a nationally recognized school division.
In this inspiring episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), speaks with Winter Grimes, a high school senior and fourth-year cadet in Chantilly Academy’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program.
Winter shares her remarkable journey of personal growth, from a shy ninth grader to a confident leader, as well as her passion for service and leadership. She reflects on the transformative power of the JROTC program, the importance of community and mentorship, and her excitement about her future at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, where she plans to major in international business.
Learn how Winter's experiences in JROTC shaped her confidence, resilience, and vision for making a positive impact in the world. Her story is a testament to the power of stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing challenges, and building a community of support.
Meet Tanja Walden, a second-grade teacher at Newington Forest Elementary School—and the great-great-great niece of Frederick Douglass. In this powerful Black History Month piece for FCPS, she shares how her family legacy fuels her passion for education, literacy, and inspiring young minds. Watch as she reflects on Douglass’ resilience, the power of reading, and the importance of teaching Black history to all students.
This video showcases Fairfax County Public Schools Inclusive PreK programs across multiple schools, featuring three models: single teacher, itinerant, and paired classroom. Teachers and staff from Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School, Woodburn Elementary School, and Clearview Elementary School share their experiences, highlighting effective strategies and key learnings. These programs aim to create natural, supportive environments where all learners, including those with special needs, can thrive through collaboration and individualized support
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